Just what does it take to be a Big Tymer, an uptown shiner and number one stunner? Well, according to New Orleans natives Mannie Fresh and Bryan "Baby" Williams, the duo known as the BIG TYMERS, it takes a lot more than a few dollars in the bank, a fancy car and some iced-out jewelry. They believe that making it "big time" is more than materialism, it is a certain state of mind that allows you to transcend hard times and a harsh environment to prosper, despite all of the negativity that society may throw your way. Mannie is Cash Money's resident superproducer, the man behind Juvenile's quadruple platinum-selling "400 Degreez," which spawned hits such as "Back That Thang Up," and fellow rapper B.G.'s smash hit "Bling, Bling." In addition to serving as one half of the duo, Baby is also the co-CEO of Cash Money Records.

"BIG TYMERS is a state of mind,"explains Mannie. "If you gonna do something, do it big time. If you gone get a car, go big time with it. If you gonna go to ... Read full biography